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Search Results: keywords:"homeland security act amendments"

H. R. 8663 — To require the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security to develop greater capacity to detect, identify, and disrupt illicit substances in very low concentrations.
August 23, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:747
The bill, H.R. 8663, also known as the "DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024," instructs the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security to enhance its capabilities in detecting and disrupting illicit drugs like fentanyl and xylazine, even in...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants a special team in the government to get really good at finding tiny bits of dangerous drugs, like fentanyl, before they can hurt people. They’ll use cool machines and smart computer programs to help them see these drugs, even when they are hiding.
H. R. 8150 — To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement and facilitation activities.
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April 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:967
H.R. 8150 requires the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to create procedures for maintenance work at ports of entry where certain enforcement activities take place. The bill allows projects under $300,000 and mandates public disclosure of procedures. It includes an annual...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the person in charge of U.S. Customs to make rules for fixing the places where people enter the country, like repairing things that cost up to $300,000, and to tell everyone about these rules, so it's fair and clear.

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